Name
01. Supply Chain Resilience: Top Tips for Drug Shortage Management
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 2:05 PM - 2:45 PM
Speakers
Kelly S. Guza, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, Vice President, Hospital Pharmacy Services, Enterprise Pharmacy, Geisinger;, Clinical Associate Professor, Pharmacy, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Nishaminy Kasbekar, BS, PharmD, FASHP, Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer, University of Pennsylvania Health System
Jonathan Lakamp, PharmD, BCPS, Chief Pharmacy Officer, Mercy
Viraj Gandhi, Chief Executive Officer, Medivant Healthcare
Nishaminy Kasbekar, BS, PharmD, FASHP, Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer, University of Pennsylvania Health System
Jonathan Lakamp, PharmD, BCPS, Chief Pharmacy Officer, Mercy
Viraj Gandhi, Chief Executive Officer, Medivant Healthcare




Description
The panel, Supply Chain Resilience: Top Tips for Drug Shortage Management, will address strategies for navigating and mitigating the impact of drug shortages in hospital and health system pharmacies. Experts will share best practices for building resilient supply chains, leveraging technology for real-time inventory management, and establishing proactive communication with suppliers. The discussion will also explore collaborative approaches to ensure patient care continuity during disruptions. Attendees will gain practical insights into fortifying their pharmacy operations against future supply chain challenges.
Location Name
Regency Ballroom A (West Tower, Ballroom Level)
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Erika Spicer Mason, Custom Content Manager, Writer/Editor, Becker's Healthcare